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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
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... 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
... 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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...) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick... slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
...) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick... slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
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...disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off , the optical disc media is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from ...using and does not work with the following indicator lights. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is not being used . Press the key a second time to turn off , the ...
...disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off , the optical disc media is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from ...using and does not work with the following indicator lights. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is not being used . Press the key a second time to turn off , the ...
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... mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. To use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. See Using Hibernate...
... mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. To use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. See Using Hibernate...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. n 23 N Getting Started
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. n 23 N Getting Started
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n 24 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 24 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer. Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer. Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... computer is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is using battery power. n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power...
... computer is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is using battery power. n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power...
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... should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack supplied with your computer is low. Charging a partially discharged...
... should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack supplied with your computer is low. Charging a partially discharged...
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...connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen... lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the...
...connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen... lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the...
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...it. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn ...writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
...it. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn ...writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
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...down your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: ...Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining...
...down your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: ...Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining...
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... will turn it is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off... a disc. If you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! The umber power light flashes during this mode...
... will turn it is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off... a disc. If you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! The umber power light flashes during this mode...
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The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer ... its power indicator light turns off. The power indicator light is turned off. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate...
The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer ... its power indicator light turns off. The power indicator light is turned off. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate...
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... Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired... Plan When you are using at that shows your requirements for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 ...
... Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired... Plan When you are using at that shows your requirements for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 ...
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n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. If a ... the following pages. Before you can damage memory modules and other components. This damage may cause damage to change the module. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Improper installation of the...
n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. If a ... the following pages. Before you can damage memory modules and other components. This damage may cause damage to change the module. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Improper installation of the...
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n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.